Wemmsie OP t1_j9fglkf wrote on February 21, 2023 at 3:23 PM

Reply to comment by raytsh in Keebio Iris rev7 build! Now to relearn how to type... by Wemmsie

It’s easy with all keys controlled by index and middle fingers, but pinky and ring are tougher since it involves vertical movement that I’m not used to. Muscle memory tries to get my left ring finger to jump around and do all the work, but its faster to use my pinky for A and Z. I still jump with Q.

I feel that columnar is already so much more efficient and comfortable than staggered. I also could never give up layer functionality with this layout now that I’m getting the hang of it. Everything I need is already within reach and in a natural layout.

I’m surprised it’s easy for you to go back to staggered, I already find it so weird to pick up my old mech keyboard! My laptop though seems much easier but I guess that’s because it has flat keys?

raytsh t1_j9flzyp wrote on February 21, 2023 at 3:59 PM

The only normal row staggered keyboard I still regularly use is the one in notebooks. You are right, maybe the flat keys make it easier to adjust.

In regard to the layers, I love how I now have arrow keys and a numpad directly under my fingers. So much more efficient.